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Croatia Digital Nomad Visa
Temporary residence for people who work remotely for a foreign company or for clients outside Croatia. Your family can move with you, and income from abroad is exempt from Croatian income tax.
Croatia was one of the first EU countries to create a status for digital nomads. The Croatia digital nomad visa is open to non-EU citizens who work remotely for a company or clients outside Croatia. The financial condition is a steady income: according to the latest figures, about €3,295 a month for a single applicant, plus 10% for each family member. Instead of a monthly income, you can show savings that cover your entire stay.
The status is granted for up to a year and can then be extended, but the total period is limited. You cannot work for Croatian companies, and time on this permit does not lead to permanent residence. You can apply online through the Croatian Ministry of the Interior portal or through a consulate. After arrival you register your address with the police and get a biometric residence card.
Who it is for
- Remote employees of foreign companies
- Freelancers and business owners with clients outside Croatia
- Families: a spouse and children can move with the main applicant
- People who want to spend a year or so living by the sea in the EU
- People with savings who can prove funds for their whole stay
Requirements
- Remote work for a company or clients outside Croatia
- Income of at least about €3,295 a month according to the latest figures, or savings for the entire stay; the threshold rises by 10% for each family member
- Criminal record certificate
- Health insurance for the whole period of stay
- An address in Croatia, backed by a lease agreement
- No work for Croatian employers
What we do
- Review your contract and bank statements and calculate the income threshold for your family
- Choose how to apply: online or through a consulate
- Collect documents and arrange translations and certification
- Help you find a rental that meets the immigration authorities' requirements
- File the application and answer any requests
- Support you after approval: address registration, biometrics and residence card
Key documents
- Passport with enough remaining validity
- Application form and photo
- Employment contract with a foreign company or client contracts
- Bank statements for recent months or proof of savings
- Criminal record certificate with a translation
- Health insurance policy
- Lease agreement for housing in Croatia
- Marriage and birth certificates if your family is coming
How it works
- Income checkwe calculate the threshold for your family and review your contract and statements
- Documentscertificates, translations into English or Croatian, insurance and lease
- Filingonline through the Ministry of the Interior portal or at a consulate
- Decisionusually 4 to 8 weeks, longer when the authorities are busy
- Arrival and cardaddress registration with the police in the first days, biometrics and residence card
Timeline
A decision usually takes 4 to 8 weeks, longer when the authorities are busy.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- Income below the threshold once family members are counted is a common reason for refusal
- Criminal record certificates and bank statements expire quickly, so timing matters
- Long absences from Croatia can lead to the status being revoked
- After the status ends, you can only reapply after a break
- Working for Croatian clients requires a different status and a registered business
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is from $2,200. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
How much income do I need for the Croatia digital nomad visa?
The threshold is linked to the average Croatian salary and is reviewed every year. According to the latest figures it is about €3,295 a month for the main applicant, plus 10% for each family member. You can show savings for the whole stay instead. We calculate the exact amount for your family before filing.
Can my family move with me?
Yes. Your spouse and children can receive the status together with the main applicant. This requires a higher income, insurance for everyone and translated documents proving your family ties. Family members cannot work for Croatian employers either.
Do I have to pay taxes in Croatia?
Income from a foreign employer or foreign clients is exempt from Croatian income tax under this status. If you start working with Croatian clients, you will need to register a business and pay taxes. Taxes in your country of citizenship are a separate question that is worth checking in advance.
How long is the permit issued for, and can I extend it?
The status is granted for up to a year and can then be extended, but the total period is limited: according to the latest figures, up to 18 months. After that you have to leave and wait out a break before applying again. If you plan to stay longer, we will work out a switch to another basis.
Should I apply online or through a consulate?
Applying online through the Ministry of the Interior portal is convenient if you don't need a visa to enter Croatia or are already in the country legally. Go through a consulate if you need a visa to enter. The document set is almost the same. We will tell you which option is simpler for you.
What do I need to do after arrival?
Within the first days after entry you register your address at the local police station. Then you give your biometrics and receive a residence card. We prepare the documents and explain the order of steps so you don't get a fine for late registration.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
Let’s discuss your case
We will check whether the program fits your citizenship, income and family, and send an estimate with the full list of costs.
